Land at Cedar Cottage, 1 Middlefield Lane, Henlow, SG16 6PJ

1. 13 Jul 2026

   Received by Central Bedfordshire

2. 27 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 28 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 22 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Central Bedfordshire took a median of 70 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Central Bedfordshire for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• 3 Middlefield Close, Henlow, SG16 6FR

  CB/21/02579/DOC Submitted 2 Jun 2021 134m away

  Discharge of Condition 4 against planning permission CB/21/00226/FULL- Change of use of part of the paddock to garden land. Conversion of the existing detached garage to a bedroom, with glass link to main dwelling, and construction of detached outbuilding to serve as garage, office, and home gym.Landscape Scheme

  Decided Conditions 2 docs
  Small domestic

• 3 Middlefield Close, Henlow, SG16 6FR

  CB/21/03139/FULL Submitted 5 Jul 2021 134m away

  Conversion of garage to habitable space with single storey link extension between garage and dwelling. Change material and colour of all windows and doors from brown oak to anthracite grey aluminium, slim line frames. Front Elevation Insertion of 3 x high positioned windows.Replace existing large front window with sliding (bifold) doors.Garden elevation replacement timber panels to minimal frame aluminium screen doors.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 13 docs
  Small domestic

• CB/26/01825/FULL Awaiting decision

  36 Manor Close, Langford, Biggleswade, SG18 9PU

  Garage conversion, increase roof height and single storey rear extension to facilitate a granny annex. External alterations including new window and door openings, and external render.

  Full applications
• CB/26/01792/FULL Granted

  17 Coltsfoot, Biggleswade, SG18 8SR

  Erection of a single storey side extension

  4 Jun 2026 Full applications
• CB/26/01645/FULL Granted

  24 Home Farm Way, Westoning, Bedford, MK45 5LL

  Erection of a single level garden log cabin at the end of the garden

  26 May 2026 Full applications
• CB/26/01472/FULL Refused

  Bracken Ley, London Lane, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3LP

  Redevelopment of the site entailing the demolition of existing barns and the erection of five dwellings with cycle/garden stores, replacement garage for the existing dwelling and associated works.

  8 May 2026 Full applications
• CB/26/01291/FULL Withdrawn

  56 Manor Road, Barton-le-Clay, Bedford, MK45 4NP

  Two storey side and front extensions, removal of rear porch, raising and re-profiling of roof and replacement fenestrations throughout

  22 Apr 2026 Full applications